LGBT Veterans: 50 days to apply for restorative measures

Today, Friday 23 October, marks just 50 days left for people affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban to apply for financial and non-financial recognition.

To find out more, please go to: https://affectedbytheban.campaign.gov.uk/, which is the central source of information on the MOD restorative measures.

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb charity fundraising: Christmas Silent Auction now live!

🚨 CHARITY SILENT AUCTION NOW LIVE! 🚨

Meet Roger Harnden, a serving Army officer based out of Aldershot. In October 2027, Roger will be taking on the massive challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise vital funds for The Anthony Knights Foundation Trust.

To kickstart the fundraising, his Christmas Silent Auction is officially LIVE with nearly 40 incredible prizes up for grabs! 🎄

The Anthony Knights Foundation Trust is an amazing charity that funds specialist wheelchairs, equipment, and respite care for terminally ill, disabled, or vulnerable children across Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire. Every single penny raised goes directly to this cause.

🎁 Amazing prizes include:
• Hotel stays & spa days 🏨
• Days out & unique experiences 🏎️
• Theatre & event tickets 🎟️
• Gym memberships, Tattoos, vouchers, and much more!

Whether you want to get your Christmas shopping sorted early, treat yourself, or find the perfect gift—every bid counts!

👉 BROWSE & BID HERE: https://www.galabid.com/kili_kf

📅 Bidding closes: Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 20:00.

How you can help:Place a bid on these fantastic prizes.
Share this post! Even if you can’t bid, sharing this with your friends, family, and military networks gives us the best chance to smash the fundraising target.

Thank you for your support! 🙌

West Midlands: Veteran Female Support Circle - First Monday of Every month: The Community Hub & Cafe, Galanos House

Postcode: CV47 2BL 

Information by Central HIVE Hub

Blandford: Royal signals museum - Oct half term family activities and kids go free promotion

Credit: RoyalSignalsMuseum 

Families visiting the Royal Signals Museum on Camp can enjoy special family activities, interactive exhibits, and the Kids Go Free promotion running from October 23 to November 2, 2026. 

Half-Term Activities & Highlights

• Skeleton Hunt Trail: Hunt down hidden skeletons around the museum galleries to claim a sweet treat.
• Ghoulish Gallery: Explore the spooky-themed gallery areas.
• Museum Ghost: Keep an eye out for "Mary the Nurse," the museum's resident ghost story.
• Interactive Exhibits: Drive an armoured vehicle through a virtual landscape, set up a satellite network, test Morse code, and try out the digital marksman range and much more.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Lichfield: AWS CS CDW - IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT HALF TERM TRIPS

Rebound trip - Due to a forms issue it has not asked for parent emails, if you would like an email to confirm your child's place can you please email Molly and she can then send a reply with this information for the day on. Payment should be made before the day but if you wish to pay on the day correct change will be required due to not carrying any change.


Pumpkin Patch - If anyone else wants to sign up this will close at the end of the day on Friday the 23rd of Oct. £2 each under 2's are free pay on the day.


Looking forward to a fun half term, Molly will be back onsite on Monday if you wish to speak to her or pay any money for trips.


Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Leuchars: Temporary Road Closure, School Hill

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Closure of School Hill Leuchars from the 2/11/26-6/11/26.
Please be aware of the following road closure for 5 days while works are carried out.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

St Andrews: Craigtoun Country Park Sensory Santa Sunday Sunday 13th December

Craigtoun Country Park are keeping the morning of Sunday 13th December nice and quiet, specially for children with sensory issues.

To find out more or to book What's On | Craigtoun Country Park

Information provided by Leuchars

Catterick: Vacancy for Community Swap Shop Coordinator at e50k

WE’RE RECRUITING! Join the Bramble Woods team! 

Do you love working with people, supporting your local community and helping good things find a new home? 

Our Swap Shop Coordinator role is now open!

Based at Bramble Woods, Catterick, this is a lovely opportunity to help run our community Swap Shop, encourage reuse and recycling, support volunteers and help make a positive difference to local people.

Help run the day-to-day shop

Give donated items a new lease of life

Welcome, support and coordinate volunteers

Help spread the word and engage with the community

7hrs per week

£13.45 per hour

Hybrid/home-based, with regular attendance at Bramble Woods, Catterick

We’re looking for someone organised, approachable and enthusiastic, who enjoys bringing people together and making things happen.

Applications close on 30 October!

Find out more and apply here: https://www.communities.e50k.org.uk/catterick

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Community Operations Lead vacancy at e50k Bramble Woods

COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM AT BRAMBLE WOODS! WE’RE HIRING! 

Do you love the outdoors, enjoy working with people and want to do something that genuinely makes a difference?

We’re looking for a Community Operations Lead to help run and grow Bramble Woods Community Garden at Catterick Garrison!

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys a bit of everything – working with volunteers, organising projects, developing community partnerships and getting hands-on outdoors.

You’ll help us:

Run and develop our community garden.
Support and bring together our wonderful volunteers.
Develop our beekeeping and environmental projects.
Support our community Swap Shop and other initiatives.
Build partnerships with local schools, businesses and community groups.
Create a welcoming space that makes a positive difference to the Defence community.

A few details:

Bramble Woods, Catterick Garrison
20 hours per week

£38,000 per annum pro rata

2-year fixed-term contract

You don’t need to have done everything before. We’re interested in people who are practical, organised, good with people and passionate about making a difference. We recognise that valuable skills come from volunteering, lived experience and all sorts of backgrounds.

Want to know more or apply?

Email your CV and a short covering letter to HR@e50k.org.uk by 6 November 2026.

Full job description here: https://www.communities.e50k.org.uk/catterick

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Volunteer at Bramble Woods

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub